Staff/Senior Data Scientist/ML Engineer (Research)

Mimica; City Of London; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech firm specializing in automation is seeking a member for their ML Chapter, focusing on improving task similarity algorithms for their Mapper product. Successful candidates will design experiments, write clean Python code, and collaborate with their team, with support for remote working. Strong programming skills and a researcher mindset are essential.

Benefits

Generous compensation + stock options

Distributed work from anywhere

Company-issued laptop and remote setup stipend

Flexible schedules and location

Ample paid time off

Enhanced parental leave

Health & retirement benefits

Annual learning & development budget

Annual workaways and socials

Opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking projects

Qualifications

• Solid background in tabular and event data classification or Computer Vision.
• Researcher mindset with curiosity and rigor in solving complex problems.
• Ability to effectively mix classic and deep learning methods.
• Strong technical skills in setting up, running, and evaluating experiments.
• Proficiency in supervised and unsupervised learning techniques.
• Excellent written communication skills to produce clear reports.
• Strong Python programming skills focusing on clear, readable code.
• Drive to continuously develop skills and reduce technical debt.
• Fluency in English to communicate complex concepts.

Responsibilities

• Design and run experiments to improve task-similarity algorithms.
• Write clear technical reports documenting experiments and results.
• Write clean, maintainable Python code.
• Interface with the internal Process Analyst team to discover automation opportunities.
• Support productionization with a dedicated MLOps Engineer.
• Collaborate and engage in technical discussions with the team.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing and process improvement.

Skills

Tabular data classification

Event data classification

Computer Vision

Classic machine learning

Deep learning

Python programming

Written communication

Experiment design and evaluation

Job description

What we are building

Mimica's mission is to empower enterprises, teams, and individuals to reclaim their most precious resource — time and work more efficiently, with greater purpose and impact.

Our AI-powered task mining observes employee actions across the desktop and categorizes them into detailed process maps. Mimica’s process intelligence highlights inefficiencies, prioritizes improvements based on ROI, recommends the optimal technology for automation (RPA, intelligent document processing, GenAI), and provides a blueprint for building new automations and transforming work.

Our approach to engineering

• We prioritize customer needs first

• We work in small, project-based teams

• We have flexibility in terms of the problems we work on

• We own the full lifecycle of our projects

• We avoid silos and encourage taking up tasks in new areas

• We balance quality and velocity

• We have a shared responsibility for our production code

• We each set our own routine to maximize our productivity

What will you own

In this role, you will be a member of the ML Chapter and work with the Mapper team. Mimica Mapper is one of our main products that creates intuitive flowcharts that map out user and team workflows. Its architecture includes components designed to automatically detect task similarities.

For the first 3 to 6 months, you will own projects to improve the task similarity algorithm and the use of the Mapper.

Part of your day-to-day

• Design and run experiments to improve our task-similarity algorithms, using a mix of classic and deep learning techniques.

• Write clear technical reports that document experiments and their results.

• Write clean, readable, and maintainable Python code, assuring best practices.

• Interface with our internal Process Analyst team to discover opportunities on which parts of the product can be automated, find out pain points and explore automation solutions by leveraging ML

• Support productionization (although we have a dedicated MLOps Engineer for that!)

• Actively collaborate and engage in technical discussions with the other Engineers, Product Managers in the team and ML Chapter, to drive the development of the product.

• Contribute to knowledge sharing and the improvement of our processes.

Requirements

• Solid background in tabular data and event data classification or Computer Vision

• A researcher mindset, with curiosity and rigour in exploring and solving complex problems.

• Ability to effectively mix classic and deep learning methods, with a clear understanding of when to apply each.

• Strong technical skills in designing, setting up, running, and evaluating experiments.

• Proficiency in supervised and unsupervised learning techniques.

• Excellent written communication skills, including the ability to produce clear and concise reports.

• Strong Python programming skills, emphasising clear, readable code; while productionization support may be involved, it is not the primary focus.

• A drive to continually develop your skills, improve team processes, and reduce technical debt

• Fluency in English, with the ability to effectively communicate abstract ideas, complex concepts, and trade-offs

Bonus

• Graph ML knowledge

• Experience with transformer and embedding architecture

• Experience working in a startup/scale-up environment

What we offer

💰 Generous compensation + stock options - aligned with our internal framework, market data, and individual skills.

🏢 Distributed work: Work from anywhere - fully remote, in our hubs, or a mix.

💻 Company-issued laptop*, remote setup stipend, and co-working budget

📍 Flexible schedules and location

☀️ Ample paid time off, in addition to local public holidays

🍼 Enhanced parental leave

🧘♀️ Health & retirement benefits

📖 Annual learning & development budget - up to £500 / €600 / $650 per year

🌴 Annual workaways and regular virtual & in-person socials

🌍 Opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking projects that shape the future of work

Note: Some benefits may vary depending on location and role

* On company equipment: Company-issued equipment (e.g., laptops) is provided for work use and must be returned upon departure, unless otherwise agreed.